Press Releases

THE SECRETARY-GENERAL REMARKS TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY SIDE EVENT ON REFUGEES AND MIGRANTS “FOLLOW-UP TO THE NEW YORK DECLARATION: ONE YEAR ON” New York, 20 September 2017 [as delivered] I would like to express my deep solidarity to the government and the people of Mexico. Unfortunately, we are having…

The Secretary-General -- New York, 20 September 2017 [as delivered] If there is something I take very seriously it is the fact that, as Secretary-General, I am the depository of the Comprehensive-Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty. Since 1999, this biennial conference has had the challenging task of finding…

The Secretary-General met with H.E. Mr. Almazbek Atambayev, President of the Kyrgyz Republic. The Secretary-General encouraged the country to continue with its democratic reforms. He also noted the importance of finding a solution to water-related issues in Central Asia acceptable to all its states…

THE SECRETARY-GENERAL -- 20 September 2017 [as delivered] I am pleased to join so many global leaders and champions for women and girls around the world. From the outset, I want to recognize and thank the leadership, the vision and the generosity of the European Union. The EU and the UN fight for…

THE SECRETARY-GENERAL 20 September 2017 [as delivered] Dear friends, let me begin by saluting this impressive coalition of global leaders and youth here today. Thank you for standing up for education. We are also graced by the presence of the most world famous student. Welcome, Malala [Yousafzai] –…

Bogota, 19 September 2017 - The UN Mission in Colombia deeply regrets the death of Doctor Juan Manuel Mora who were assigned to the Local Office serving the Playa Rica Territorial Area for Training and Reincorporation (TATR) located in La Macarena in the department of Meta. The UN Mission…

The Deputy Secretary-General -- New York, 18 September 2017 [As prepared for delivery] It is good to be with you today. It is a positive sign that so many senior business leaders have joined us for this important meeting. There are more private sector representatives than ever before from almost…

THE SECRETARY-GENERAL -- New York, 18 September 2017 [as delivered] Over the years, I have been haunted by my many encounters with women and children scarred by sexual violence and further stigmatized sometimes by their own communities. But I have also been inspired by the courage and resilience…

THE SECRETARY-GENERAL -- New York, 19 September 2017 [as delivered] Thank you for being here today. Your leadership is absolutely key to attaining and raising the ambition of the Paris Agreement. Hurricanes Harvey and Irma and Maria and the massive floods in South Asia are just the most recent…